Montego Bay
Bobby Bloom
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Vernon'll meet me when the boat lands Keys to th M. G. will be in his hands Adjust to the driving 'n' I'm on my way It's all on the right side in Montego Bay Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Come sing me la! Come sing me Montego Bay Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh 'N' Gillian'll meet me like a brother would I think I remember but it's twice as good Like how cool the rum is from his silver tray I thirst to be thirsty in Montego Bay. Sing out Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Come sing me la! Come sing me Montego Bay Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh I'll lay on a lilo till I'm lobster red I still feel the motion here at home in bed I tell you it's hard for me to stay away You ain't been till you been high in Montego Bay Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Come sing me la! Come sing me Montego Bay Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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Written by: Bobby Bloom, Jeff Barry, Robert Bloom
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Montego Bay" was released as a single in 1970 by American artist Bobby Bloom.
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High Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Bloom's biggest and only top 10 hit in the United States.
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Global RecognitionThe song did not only do well in the US. It also achieved great success internationally and peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its catchy tune and vibrant calypso beat, reflecting the mood of the Caribbean city its named after, Montego Bay in Jamaica.
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Collaboration"Montego Bay" was co-written by Bobby Bloom along with Jeff Barry, an established songwriter who has contributed to several hits during the '60s and '70s.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song has been covered numerous times and has featured on the soundtrack of several films including the 1991 British movie, "The Pope Must Die."
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Tragic ConsequenceUnfortunately, following this success, Bobby Bloom died of an accidental gunshot wound in 1974, making "Montego Bay" his only significant claim to fame.
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Memorable LyricsThe song begins with the lyrics "Vernon'll meet me when the BOAC lands", the BOAC refers to the British Overseas Airways Corporation, a British airline company operating international routes until 1974. This establishes the exotic, international vibe of the song.
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Award RecognitionIt earned Bloom a nomination for a Grammy Award in 1971 in the category of Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists including Jon Stevens, Amazulu, and the Percy Faith strings have covered the song, signifying its lasting popularity and influence in music.
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